Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KPI Solutions is a leading supply chain and warehouse automation integrator helping companies transform distribution operations through intelligent software, robotics, automation, and data-driven solutions. They are seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist / Senior Data Engineer to build and scale KPI’s Closed-Loop Design Program, focusing on improving automation design accuracy and leveraging AI-driven insights across the customer solution lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain curated datasets using Databricks (Delta tables, jobs, SQL Warehouses) and SQL-based governed reporting tables
- Ingest and manage full pursuit lifecycle artifacts including RFPs, specifications, drawings, and addenda with proper metadata and version control
- Develop applied analytics solutions including:
- Forecasting
- Scenario modeling
- Optimization (LP/MILP or practical heuristics)
- Similarity modeling and benchmarking
- Publish reliable datasets and insights for Tableau Cloud consumption with consistent business definitions
- Establish a closed-loop learning cycle by comparing design assumptions against operational outcomes to continuously improve benchmarks and estimate accuracy
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, analytics, and solution design teams to improve automation decision-making at scale
Skills
- 4+ years of experience in: Data Science, Analytics Engineering, Applied Machine Learning with proven production delivery experience
- Strong SQL skills including: Data modeling, Query optimization, Governance-ready dataset development
- Hands-on experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, notebooks, jobs, SQL Warehouses) or similar enterprise data platforms
- Strong Python experience preferred for: Data preparation, Modeling, Workflow automation
- Ability to communicate assumptions, risks, and analytical outcomes clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in warehouse automation or intralogistics environments: AMRs, AutoStore, Shuttle systems, Sortation, WES/WCS platforms
- Experience with: Forecasting, Optimization, Simulation / Digital Twin technologies, Decision-support analytics
- Familiarity with document parsing and extraction workflows for RFP/specification processing
- Tableau experience including: Curated dataset publishing, Dashboard performance optimization
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Care Concierge Service
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Milk Stork Program
- Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
- Training & Development
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